The Philippines is expected to have an opportunity to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with other Asia Pacific countries in terms of disaster risk reductions. Typhoon Carina aftermath (MB File Photo/Noel B. Pabalate) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Assistant Secretary...
(Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is currently evaluating the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of several reclamation efforts in the Manila Bay, particularly to see whether or...
(MMDA PIO) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said improper waste management practices from informal settlers resulted to the accumulation of garbage in rivers and creeks, which was cited as cause of the recent heavy flooding...
CEBU CITY – A task force that will strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws will be created in Bohol province. Gov. Aris Aumentado announced the move on his first day at the capitol since he was slapped with a six-month preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. BOHOL Gov....
Manila Bay reclamation (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) In the event that the cumulative impact assessment of reclamation efforts in Manila Bay reveals serious environmental concerns, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga bared changes that they have since observed in Manila Bay following reclamation projects that have so far been conducted there prior to its suspension last year. Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. presides over the...
The Senate Committee on Public Works is set to grill officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) over the apparent faulty flood control system that was evident during the height of Typhoon Carina’s onslaught in major...
ILOILO CITY – The water of world-famous beach destination Boracay Island is safe, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau said. WORLD-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap) Ramar Niel Pascua, DENR-EMB Western Visayas...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Western Visayas is eyeing more discussions on the approval of an updated carrying capacity for world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. “More proper discussions are needed to come up with the proper numbers,”...
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the private sector to play their crucial role in environmental protection, citing their significant impact on the ecosystem. Photo by Office of Sen. Loren Legarda Legarda raised the call during the culminating program of the 2024 Philippine...
The Philippines has rich mineral resources with a combined value of up to $1 trillion, which could be a unique opportunity for the country to become a global leader in sustainable mining once properly managed, foreign mining experts said. And these mineral reserves, based on the discussion in a...
The Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), inaugurated the "Floating Solid Waste Collector System" on Thursday, June 13. Actual photo of Floating Solid Waste...
